Talking with your healthcare professional can be intimidating but there is so much you can do to make this encounter more effective. Being prepared with identified concerns, focusing your thoughts, setting realistic expectations, and being open and honest in your communication are all valuable points to consider.
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Continuous glucose monitoring: is it right for me?
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a newer, accurate way to understand your glucose levels. Read this expert article to learn more about continuous glucose monitoring.
Good and ‘not-so-good’ fats for people with diabetes
When thinking about diabetes management and healthy eating, carbohydrates get all the attention. Fat, however, is also important for people with diabetes. In order to understand how fat fits into a healthy eating plan, it is important to understand the different types of fat and their effects on our body.
Are lemons good for diabetes?
There’s good reason the early explorers used to pack lemons on lengthy voyages to prevent and treat diseases. High in vitamin C, fibre and other nutrients, lemons provide essential health benefits, whether you have diabetes or not. Here’s a look at the health perks of lemons and some inspiration on how to add more of them to your diabetes diet.
Gardening for exercise
Gardening is a great way of keeping fit and getting your yard in shape at the same time.
Managing low blood sugars overnight
Low blood sugars (hypoglycemia) can be, at most, life threatening and, at the very least, an annoyance. In general, they’re pretty disruptive to your life! Lows that happen at night, when you are asleep, can be especially frightening.
